North Carolina Business Impact Forum (NC Forum) is a non-profit research and advocacy group that addresses issues and public policies that impact NC businesses and economic growth.
research
Growth begins with a clear understanding of where we stand today. Through data-driven research that incorporates input from all stakeholders, we continually assess NC’s economic and business performance, identifying strengths and weaknesses to develop solutions that drive progress.
research
Growth begins with a clear understanding of where we stand today. Through data-driven research that incorporates input from all stakeholders, we continually assess NC’s economic and business performance, identifying strengths and weaknesses to develop solutions that drive progress.
key issues
From child care to regulatory reform, the NC Forum takes on the issues that matter most to North Carolina businesses. Through data-driven analysis and collaboration with expert stakeholders, we ensure our work provides non-partisan solutions that create maximum impact for the business community.
Representing ~16% of our economic output and workforce, supporting agriculture is critical to our state’s economy and ensures our communities have access to affordable, high-quality food.
Increasing access to high-quality and affordable childcare is critical for NC’s long-term economic growth as it supports healthy child development and the productivity of NC parents.
High-quality K-12 education, universities, community colleges and job-training programs are vital for developing a workforce with the right skillset and attracting new businesses to our state.
Affordable, accessible and quality health care ensures a healthy and productive workforce, and helps businesses, particularly smaller ones, attract top talent in a cost efficient way.
Supporting quality infrastructure—such as transportation networks, energy grids, and broadband — lowers business costs, boosts efficiency, and creates a more flexible, productive workforce.
Good labor policies ensure fair working conditions, and create a balanced dynamic between employees and employers that supports sustainable growth and innovation.
In addition to providing high-paying jobs, a thriving manufacturing sector drives technological innovation and fuels investment across a diverse range of sectors spurring economic growth.
Smart regulation promotes fair competition, supports good business practices, supports our citizen’s quality of life, and minimizes compliance costs to foster growth and innovation.
Supporting tax policies that are simple and fair, incentivize beneficial activity, provide revenue for critical public investments, and low enough to support profitability, growth, and new business formation.
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